AnswersMO-English Language Arts 9 B-CRRhetoric in Reagan's Address at Moscow State University

Rhetoric in Reagan's Address at Moscow State University Answers

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One purpose of President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University was to

A
inform listeners about well-known Russian writers.
B
inform listeners about the importance of American history.
C
persuade listeners to vote President Reagan into office.
D
persuade listeners to embrace democratic freedoms.
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Making a bandwagon appeal in a persuasive speech is an example of using

A
substantiated opinion.
B
unsubstantiated opinion.
C
an either/or argument.
D
proven fact.
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A
inform
B
persuade
C
entertain
D
educate
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Both Americans and Soviet citizens listened to President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University. Which best describes the different purposes of the speech for American and Soviet audiences?

A
Reagan’s purpose was to discourage Americans from making political changes and to remind Soviets of their freedoms.
B
Reagan’s purpose was to remind Americans of their freedoms and to encourage Soviets to allow more individual freedom.
C
Reagan’s purpose was to discourage both Americans and Soviets from making political changes.
D
Reagan’s purpose was to remind both Americans and Soviets of their freedoms.
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The audience for President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University included young college students. This is important because one of the purposes of the speech was to

A
encourage new ideas, and young people are less likely to accept new ideas.
B
encourage new ideas, and young people are more likely to accept new ideas.
C
entertain listeners with stories of America, and young people enjoy stories.
D
entertain listeners with stories of America, and young people like America.
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Which lines from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University contain an opinion? Select 3 options.

A
Nancy couldn't make it today because she's visiting Leningrad
B
One of these chips has more computing power than a roomful of old-style computers
C
But progress is not foreordained. The key is freedom—freedom of thought, freedom of information
D
You know, one of the first contacts between your country and mine took place between Russian and American explorers
E
Perhaps most exciting are the winds of change that are blowing over the People's Republic of China
F
And that's why it's so hard for government planners, no matter how sophisticated, to ever substitute for millions of individuals

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